Bari, Italy Climate & Monthly Averages
Bari has a Mediterranean climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 88° by day; January is the coldest at 55°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Bari's climate
Bari runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 17 mm (0.7 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 3.1 inches (78 mm). Highs range from 55°F (13°C) to 88°F (31°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
January is the coolest month, with highs of 55°F (13°C) and lows near 44°F (7°C). At its warmest, in July, Bari runs to 88°F (31°C) in the afternoon and back to 72°F (22°C) by dawn. November is the wettest month at 3.1 inches (78 mm) over 10 days; July is the driest.
Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is September through November. Sunshine averages 10.2 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.8 hours. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 113°F (45°C) and the lowest daily minimum 25°F (-4°C).
More climate facts for Bari
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 55°F (13°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 113°F (45°C) high · 25°F (-4°C) low
- Wettest month: November (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 18°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Snow: about 1 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 69%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Bari
Aim for March to June and September to October if you get the choice: the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 8 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What to pack
Pack for Bari with light clothing for the warm months, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 88°F (31°C) with 72°F (22°C).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 44° | 10 | 2.6 in | 7.3 h/day | 9.5 h | 34% | 74% |
| February | 58° | 45° | 8 | 1.8 in | 8.5 h/day | 10.6 h | 29% | 73% |
| March | 60° | 47° | 11 | 2.9 in | 9.4 h/day | 11.8 h | 35% | 71% |
| April | 66° | 51° | 9 | 1.7 in | 10.8 h/day | 13.3 h | 30% | 68% |
| May | 73° | 59° | 8 | 2.1 in | 12.1 h/day | 14.5 h | 27% | 68% |
| June | 82° | 67° | 6 | 1.7 in | 13.2 h/day | 15.1 h | 19% | 63% |
| July | 88° | 72° | 3 | 0.7 in | 13.8 h/day | 14.9 h | 11% | 58% |
| August | 88° | 72° | 6 | 1.3 in | 12.8 h/day | 13.8 h | 21% | 62% |
| September | 81° | 67° | 6 | 1.9 in | 10.8 h/day | 12.4 h | 21% | 67% |
| October | 73° | 59° | 8 | 2.2 in | 9.1 h/day | 11.0 h | 25% | 75% |
| November | 65° | 53° | 10 | 3.1 in | 7.1 h/day | 9.8 h | 34% | 77% |
| December | 58° | 47° | 8 | 2.1 in | 7.1 h/day | 9.2 h | 26% | 76% |
Bari month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Bari's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
February
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 8.5 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
March
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
May
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 12.1 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
June
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 13.2 h
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
July
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.8 h
- Daylight
- 14.9 h
August
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 12.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
September
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 9.1 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
December
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
- Daylight
- 9.2 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Bari's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Seasonal weather under Bari's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 67°F (19°C), nights near 52°F (11°C), and expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Bari runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 71°F (21°C); rain comes on about 15 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Bari is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 57°F (14°C), nights near 45°F (7°C), and expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
How unusual is Bari?
- Bari sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 64°F (18°C) as an annual average, 24.2 inches (614 mm) of precipitation and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Bari temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.